Mr. Micklinghoff's Honors Principles of Engineering students are working on devices that sorts different types of marbles. #WarriorReady156
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Three students working on their engineering project
Two students working on their engineering project
Three students working on their engineering project
Teacher at the whiteboard smiling at three students
The engineering project with three plastic cups attached to it
Great job to all of our sophomores who participated in the poetry slam and congratulations to our winners! #WarriorReady156
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Six students holding their awards
Nine kids holding awards
Students speaking
Students speaking
Freshman Campus started off Friday with a pep rally! Students of the month were celebrated. (Not pictured: Shelby Rapp, Summerlee Zagone, Willow Orton, and Cooper Rebman.) Students then beat staff in a game of Staff vs. Student volleyball! #WarriorReady156 #StartWithSuccess156
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Seven students posing with their student of the month awards
Staff playing volleyball against students
Teacher serving volleyball
Student team playing volleyball
Staff member serving volleyball
Join the National Art Honor Society for a Valentine's themed paint night! Purchase your tickets before 3 p.m. today! (Thursday) https://gofan.co/event/3035823
6 months ago, Carly Byer
February Paint Night 2025 Friday, February 7 4:45-7 p.m. MCHS Upper Campus Room 321 Tickets $18 Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, February 6 at 3 p.m. No Walk=in National Art Honor Society. All proceeds benefit the NAHS Scholarship fund
Lauren Hines and Max Zerndt (not pictured) were honored for #ThankfulThursday !
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Lauren Hines holding a "you did grate" postcard
Seniors, applications are open for the McHenry High School Foundation scholarship. Applications are due by March 15. https://tinyurl.com/mchsfoundationscholarship
6 months ago, Carly Byer
McHenry High School Foundation Scholarship  Students winning the scholarship and holding awards with superintendent and two other adults
Mrs. Santoianni's AIM class was rewarded with doughnuts and hot chocolate for having the most donations to Latin-American Student Organization's recent food drive! #WarriorReady156
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Mr. Corzo pouring hot chocolate for a student
Students drinking hot chocolate
Boxes of Country Donuts
Mrs. Donelson's Honors Biology did a hands-on extension lab using the MiniOne System! They used gel electrophoresis to separate 6 DNA samples and explore PTC genetics. They created a stunning display of DNA bands that revealed the alleles present in each sample! 🧬 🔬
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Student using a syringe on science project
Students at a table working  on a lab
Three students posing and smiling
The DNA sample
Check out our academic achievement lists from the fall semester. Congratulations, Warriors! #WarriorReady156 https://www.dist156.org/page/academic-achievement-list
6 months ago, Carly Byer
MCHS Academic Achievement List
Freshman Campus was happy to have alum and author Elizabeth Holden talk about her book, “Mighty Millie Novak" on Wednesday. Wednesday was also World Read Aloud day so Elizabeth read an excerpt from her book to the students. #WritersWeek
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Author standing at a podium
Elizabeth reading her book Mighty Millie Novak out loud. Elizabeth Holden Author of Might Millie Novak on a poster
Elizabeth speaking to students. Poster of Elizabeth Holden Author Mighty Millie Novak
During the recent food drive at Upper Campus, members of the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) collected 678 non-perishable items for the Youth and Family Center. Mrs. Santoianni's AIM class donated the most so they'll receive hot chocolate and doughnuts. 🧡🖤
6 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
MCHS students in LASO collected  678 non-perishable items in a recent food drive. Photo of students with items collected.
Upper Campus Teaching as a Profession students observed freshmen classes and spoke to teachers on Wednesday to get a taste of what it's like being a teacher. #WarriorReady156
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Student standing with teacher talking to her
Student at desk in an education program shirt with a notebook
Student with teacher smiling
Maggie Smith, author of “Good Bones,” a collection of poetry, visited Upper Campus on Tuesday as we celebrate Writers Week! She told students if you have something that makes you feel the most like you when you're doing it, don't stop doing it. #WarriorReady156
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Student getting her book signed by Maggie
Maggie and English teacher. English teacher holding her book, "You Make This Place Beautiful."
Maggie speaking to a student
Maggie in front of a slide that says "When I Was Your Age" and a photo of herself when she was younger.
Maggie speaking at the podium
🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFDa_Odep20 The Warrior Weekly covers: ⛷️ Ski and Snowboard Club ♻️ Recycling at MCHS 🌤️ Weather Forecast ❄️ Snowball Dance #WarriorReady156
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Students walking under a balloon arch
Students on a slope getting ready to ski and snowboard
Student in front of a weather green screen
Sort your waste recycle sign. What to recycle and what to throw out
The MCHS Foundation Committee is accepting nominations until March 1 for the Distinguished Graduate program to recognize MCHS alumni who have gone above and beyond. Nominate someone here: https://www.dist156.org/page/distinguished-graduate-program. (IG: link in bio.)
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Accepting Nominations Distinguished Graduate McHenry Community High School District 156 Photo of previous  Distinguished Graduate Erica Borggren with slide of herself behind her as she talks to students
On Tuesday, students interested in pursuing training programs in automotive, welding technology and more learned about offerings at WyoTech, a specialized trade school in Wyoming. See the college and career page on the district website for future-ready resources. https://www.dist156.org/page/collegeandcareercounselor (IG: Link in bio.) #WarriorReady156 #CTEMonth
6 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
WyoTech representative talks to students about trade school programs
WyoTech representative talks to students about trade school programs
WyoTech representative talks to students about trade school programs
Therapy dog Bailey gave some encouragement to students taking ACCESS tests this weeks. #WarriorReady156
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Student petting a dog
Dog on leash
Dog on leash
Dog sniffing while being pet
Happy School Counselors Week! Thank you counselors for all you do!
6 months ago, Carly Byer
Happy School Counselors Week! Photos of our 9 counselors
Happy Black History Month! Join us in celebrating Black history, culture and achievements. The MCHS Black Student Union is planning several events throughout the month. Read more: https://www.dist156.org/article/2006207
6 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
Black History Month February 2025 with red, yellow and green
The MCHS National Honor Society is hosting a glow run to raise money for CASA of McHenry County. Please join us May 2 at Freshman Campus for this great event! The run starts at 7:45 p.m. Visit the link to learn more and sign up! https://bit.ly/4jQ6IpA (IG: Link in bio.)
6 months ago, Amy Maciaszek
Flyer for May 2 Miles for Smiles Glow Run 5K hosted by National Honor Society